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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,750.98, 30,020.67 and 14,198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,750.98, 30,020.67 and 14,198.54 is: 19,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,750.98 : 30,020.67 = 14,198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,750.98/30,020.67 = 14,198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,750.98x = 30,020.67 × 14,198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,750.98x = 426,249,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,249,683.82/21,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,596.80

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